Comments on: Chimamanda Adichie: The danger of a single story

By: BigPurple121

BigPurple121 — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:53:36 +0000

The “single story” …
The “single story” comes from rational ignorance. People don’t care about what doesn’t effect them. Why would an American ever read African literature? Aside from intellectual curiosity there is almost no reason.

By: buffblaze

buffblaze — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:53:35 +0000

african countires …
african countires have offered assistance to haiti. just because its not on the front page of ur newspaper doesnt mean they havent.

By: Shinobi411

Shinobi411 — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:53:35 +0000

wow, isn’t amazing …
wow, isn’t amazing how anything can cause an argument, healthy debate, whatever you want to call it. Always a comment, lol like the one I am making.

By: hbcukid

hbcukid — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:53:35 +0000

@AngryAfrikan …
@AngryAfrikan Perhaps if U rewatched the video presentation with an OPEN MIND, a pen and paper in hand, and an open ear…U might better appreciate FREEDOM from stereotypes and labels. Is it really that hard for U to accept that EVERYONE ON THIS EARTH has a story worth hearing?

By: AngryAfrikan

AngryAfrikan — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:53:35 +0000

hbcukid. what do …
hbcukid. what do you mean by ‘everyone deserves his or her story told’?
do you mean your parents are wealthy and you dont want to be identified or associated with the poor majority in your country?

By: foldedeggs

foldedeggs — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:53:34 +0000

Cool message. …
Cool message. Absolutely beautiful woman with a million dollar smile.

By: HAFEES100

HAFEES100 — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:53:34 +0000

I think what Europe …
I think what Europe and America media dont want to do is report anything good about Africa because it is not news, bad things happening in Africa is good news to them. A man walking into a school in America and spraying all the kids, at least 10 dead, does not make the Nigerian embassy make noise and declare America unsafe.

By: Sunrumnfun

Sunrumnfun — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:53:34 +0000

Well a good reason …
Well a good reason to read more widely (not just about Africa) could be so Americans may become less ignorant and CLUELESS about the rest of the world. And so when some of them do get the opportunity to travel to the Caribbean & other places they do not have to ask the most stupid questions ! As if we all live in trees in the 3rd World, many of us have actually travelled & experienced more, studied more and have a much higher quality of life than they could even imagine.

By: UsitukaneMkunga

UsitukaneMkunga — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:53:34 +0000

@AngryAfrican,
No …
@AngryAfrican,
No breathing African likes to be told the truth. They will gang up and call you a traitor. Herd mentality is another problem too…

By: Jeiaga

Jeiaga — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:53:33 +0000

I hate to think …
I hate to think that there are Americans who will view this, her story and important message, as just another cog in the liberal media machine. I feel so fortunate to have grown up in a multi-cultural community, where I feel connected to people from places so varied. I have heard multiple stories, not just from people but books and music too. And I know about Nollywood- too much lol.